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What are the tests for moles?
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Biopsy: A mole can be removed and sent for pathology to determine what kind of mole it is.
Answered 11/14/2018
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Biopsy!: The only way to know for certain whether a mole is malignant is a tissue specimen sent to the pathologist for microscopic evaluation. This is the definitive answer for any concern regarding a pigmented or non-pigmented lesion that may be regarded as a "mole".
Answered 6/11/2016
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